How to find an emergency dentist
If you have ever been in a situation where you need an emergency dentist, you know that it is not the easiest thing to identify and go to one when you are already in an emergency dental situation. Dental accidents happen, just like regular accidents, when people least expect them and often on their leisure time. Most people have no idea who they would call under these circumstances which often leads to panic. It is important to know how to find...
What is Scaling and Root Planing? Cant I Just Have my Teeth Cleaned?
Both long-standing and new patients ask these types of questions. Patients can be unhappy when presented with the fact that oral conditions indicate a “cleaning” will not be sufficient to take care of their problems.What do you say to their questions? How does your periodontist respond? Is the staff prepared to deal with the need for comprehensive treatment explanations delivered to skeptical patients? Be prepared! You can answer your...
What to expect during your first visit to the orthodontist?
Having a straight smile is important, not just for your self-esteem, but for your overall health, too. It is recommended that children visit an orthodontist at the age of seven so that the orthodontist can begin monitoring the child’s mouth to determine when the best time for treatment would be. But what can you expect at your first orthodontic appointment?Our orthodontist believes that your first appointment is more like a get to know you...
Understanding dry mouth causes, symptoms, and solutions
When we don't produce enough saliva, the mouth gets dry and uncomfortable. Dry mouth or xerostomia is common in older people affecting around one in five elderly people. Saliva moistens and cleanses the mouth, helps to process food and prevents infection by controlling bacteria and fungi in the mouth. Some people mistake thirst for dry mouth, but the causes are different.Dry mouth can cause discomfort, affect speech and swallowing, affect...
What Can Cause Root Canals
Do you know what causes root canals? A patient’s dental pain attributes to a tooth infection in some situations. Inside each tooth’s root canal, or “inner chamber,” there is an established bacterial colony that thrives. Pain may arise from an enlarged pulp of the tooth, which puts pressure on the nerves.The pain is just one of several issues. Infections in the mouth, such as cavities, can damage the tooth’s walls. One or more of the...